The School of Computing Science at Simon Fraser University (SFU) invites applications for two tenure-track faculty positions at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor.
We seek excellent applicants in AI, theory, systems, and interdisciplinary areas. The School encourages applications from women and underrepresented groups in all areas of computing science.
Recently celebrating 50 years of computing science at SFU, the School has grown to become one of the top computer science departments in Canada as well as enjoying a strong international reputation. SFU is located in metro Vancouver, one of the most livable areas in North America.
Successful candidates are expected to have strong research records and demonstrate commitment to excellence in research, teaching, and graduate student supervision; including the demonstration of creating inclusive classrooms and/or recognition of needs in support of a diverse student body. The School will consider applications at the Assistant and Associate Professor rank. Please indicate the rank you are applying for, with the following expectations:
- Assistant Professor: excellent research achievements demonstrated by publications at top venues with the candidate being the main contributor, strong reference letters, and broader impact of the research outcomes shown, for example, by research awards, citations, open-source tools used by peers, and/or technology transfer to industry.
- Associate Professor: outstanding research achievements demonstrated by sustained publications at top venues for several years, strong reference letters from leaders in their area, and broader impact of the research outcomes shown, for example, by research awards, citations, open-source tools used by peers, and/or technology transfer to industry. It is also expected that the candidate has a strong research funding record, visibility in their research community, and leadership skills. Further, it is expected that the candidate provides evidence for effective supervision of graduate students as well as high-quality teaching of graduate and undergraduate courses.
Faculty salaries at SFU are based on the salary scales bargained between the University and the SFU Faculty Association. A reasonable estimate of the salary range at the Assistant Professor rank is $104,700 - $163,322 (subject to experience and inclusive of Market Differential).
Candidates with experience commensurate with higher rank may also be considered for appointment at the Associate Professor rank. A reasonable estimate of the base salary range for this role at the Associate Professor rank is $130,142 - $185,584 (dependent on experience and inclusive of Market Differential).
The successful candidate must hold a PhD in computer science or a closely related field by the employment start date; however, PhD candidates with solid indication of imminent completion may be hired at the rank of Instructor and will be promoted to the rank of Assistant Professor upon completion of the PhD. A reasonable estimate of the salary range at the Instructor rank is $98,340 - $128,340 (inclusive of Market Differential).
Complete application materials include a curriculum vitae, research statement, teaching statement, and at least three reference letters. Preference will be given to complete applications received by Monday, December 15, 2025, but we will continue to accept applications beyond that date until the position is filled. Please submit your application to our on-line system at:
https://www.sfu.ca/fas/computing/about/job-opportunities.html
The positions are subject to availability of funding and approval by the SFU Board of Governors. Any inquiries regarding this posting may be directed to cs_faculty_affairs@sfu.ca.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.
SFU is an equity employer and strongly encourages applications from all qualified individuals including women, Indigenous Peoples, racialized persons, people of all sexual orientations and gender identities, persons with disabilities, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of the University.
We are committed to ensuring that the application and interview process is accessible to all applicants. If you require any assistance or accommodations, please contact the Equity Office at edi@sfu.ca.
Personal information that forms part of an application is collected under the general authority of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, applicable University Policies, and the SFUFA/SFU Collective Agreement. For further details see the full Collection Notice.
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